Automation World
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Its not about deploying new technology for technologys sake, its about getting advanced tools into the hands of the people to create smarter operations and transform manufacturing from the ground up.
Control.com
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment, automation control concepts can be built on your own test bench.
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Automation World
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Do you know the difference between generative AI and AI for data analytics? If all the AI tech introductions over the past couple of years have left you confused, read this to understand the key differentiators.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
With the continuity of M.B. McKees leadership and sales team post-acquisition, customers can expect consistency in technical support and application expertise from Motion.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Design World
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The MD&M West 2025 event has been showcasing innovative technologies, automated solutions, precision motion control systems, advanced materials, and more solutions for worldwide manufacturers. If you haven’t already followed Executive Editor Lisa Eitel on LinkedIn, you’ll want to keep tabs on her posts and look out for her full post-event coverage report.
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Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid was in trials at GXO. Source: Agility Robotics As an early investor in Agility Robotics, now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of humanoid robots, I’ve watched as humanoids have evolved from a fascinating concept to reality over the past five years. Thats why I wasnt surprised when NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made headlines to kick off this year, saying , Robotics will be a multi-trillion-dollar market.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Foxit develops PDF and eSignature products and services. Ever since they signed on a PR person who knows me, Ive been fed a steady stream of updates. Im using Foxit as my main PDF reader/editor. So far, Im happy using it. I like the interface and speed. The upgraded Software Development Kits (SDKs) are said to save developer time, reduce frustration, and enable creation of more efficient, compliant, and tailored PDF solutions.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Vention Rapid Sanding Solution (CNW Group/Vention) MONTREAL Vention, creator of a full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, launches its first turnkey robotic sanding solution in response to the demand for robot work cells for sanding applications, especially in cabinetmaking. Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution (RSS) comes standard with a FANUC CRX-30iA, a robot with safety features for working alongside humans.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Image: ABCDstock/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government and South Australian Government are working together on a multi-billion-dollar package to save Whyalla Steelworks, support local jobs and encourage more investment into Australian made iron and steel. Prime minister Anthony Albanese, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced the package on the ground in Whyalla today. “Whyalla steel has forged some of our countrys biggest proje
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
Design World
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
27,300 engineers are missing from the future The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) predicts that 114,800 new jobs will be created in the U.S. semiconductor industry by 2030. However, it expects more than half of those jobs to go unfilled. Of the 67,000 vacancies, nearly 27,300 are pegged for engineers at the bachelors, masters, and… The post February 2025 Issue: Robotic micro-factories tackle data center e-waste appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Van Buren Tech is a rural CTE school where 11th and 12th graders from 15 schools attend career programs for half the school day. Kooyers runs morning and afternoon sections of the Advanced Manufacturing course, both of which have a maximum of 18 students. All images courtesy of Verisurf. A manufacturing program is much like a part in one key aspect: It doesn’t matter how well either is made unless there’s a way to check the results.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Source: Danish Technological Institute Odense Robotics and the Danish Technological Institute have identified key technological trends that they said will shape robotics and automation in 2025. In a time characterized by high uncertainty and rapid technological development, more companies will turn to automation as the path to greater resilience, the organizations said.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Manufacturing and process automation news has become sparse. News from the warehouse and fulfillment sector continues to grow. These items typically combine software, autonomous mobile robots, communications devices for connected workers, and (of course) a dollop of AI. This news comes from Zebra Technologies. This companys acquisitions has rendered it as a completely different company from the one whose products I recommended and sold earlier in my career.
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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
LSI Solutions , a medical equipment manufacturer based in upstate New York, utilized Axtra3D Inc. ’s additive manufacturing (AM) technology to create molds for medical device prototyping and production. Image depicts Axtra3D’s technology, the Lumia X1, being prepared for a mold build. Source (All images) | LSI Solutions The collaboration between LSI Solutions and Axtra3D came about when LSI Solutions began searching for an avenue to accelerate its R&D cycle.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Image: Austal Austal Australasia has been awarded a contract valued between $265 and $275 million by Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden, for the design and construction of a 130-metre combined cycle, hydrogen-ready vehicle passenger ferry. Part of Gotlandsbolagets Horizon X program, the high-speed ROPAX catamaran will be the largest vessel ever constructed by Austal, and feature a combined cycle propulsion system that includes both gas and steam turbines a first for high-speed craft, worldwide.
Design World
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
More than 100 international journalists assembled in Hannover, Germany today to learn about Hannover Messe 2025, which is roughly six weeks away. More than 130,000 attendees and 4,000 exhibitors are expected at the 2025 event. Dr. Jochen Kckler, the Chairperson of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, Hannover, explained that Hannover Messe is looking ahead… The post Hannover Messe preview looks toward solutions appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: Craig Cegielski I grew up in rural Wisconsin. I had the minibike, the snowmobile and the three-wheeler and I enjoyed tinkering. So, in school, I naturally enjoyed hands-on courses and found myself taking machining, welding, automotive, all that stuff. When I was in career planning, I decided I should be a tech ed teacher. I could teach and I could be around all the stuff I like.
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Toronto-based Stial Technologies Inc. last week said it has acquired STFcore, or ZhongQing Technology, a 6D force sensor company. It also introduced Stial Steven, its first humanoid robot specifically designed for polishing applications. Stial manufactures polishing robots using artificial intelligence and following a research-and-development principle of anthropomorphism.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
I missed the last industry conference. There are several interviews in queue for me to finish writing and a couple of interviews pending. But here is one conference I will be attending. If you are in Boston April 1-2, let me know. Aras invited me to their conference last year. The speakers and interviews taught me much about whats important and coming in the world of manufacturing software.
The Guardian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
From the raw materials required to the machines that make them, every part of the chip supply chain is fiercely contested in the global race for tech supremacy A small town in the Netherlands hosts the only factory that produces the only chip-making machines that generate a type of light found nowhere naturally on Earth: extreme ultraviolet, a light emitted by young stars in outer space.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Image: Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com CSIRO is calling for expressions of interest for Innovate to Grow: Queensland , a free eight-week research and development (R&D) training program, aimed at helping Queensland small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transform innovative ideas into research-ready projects. This R&D training program delivered as part of the Queensland Government funded Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program is aimed at guiding businesses through devel
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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Design World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The new Modular Interface System (MIS) from icotek is a solution for connecting cable management and industrial connectors. The system combines a split cable entry with the option of integrating 3A or 4A connectors directly into the frame. Suitable for this are 3A and 4A inserts from icotek and many other manufacturers. The cable entry… The post icotek introduces Modular Interface System appeared first on Design World.
MRPEasy
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Effective supplier management can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving in today’s competitive market. Yet many struggle with this crucial aspect of operations, often relying on outdated spreadsheets or, worse, to track their supplier relationships. What is supplier management? Supplier management is a systematic process for collecting, organizing, and maintaining information about the […] The post A Guide to Supplier Management for Small Manufacturers appeared fi
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The fully electric Atlas humanoid builds on decades of research. | Source: Boston Dynamics Last year, Boston Dynamics made waves in the robotics industry by retiring its hydraulic Atlas and announcing its new, electric Atlas. Now, the company will be giving an inside look at its robot at the Robotics Summit & Expo. While the new version doesn’t have the power for parkour , it’s already shown off its ability to do pushups , handle automotive struts, and more.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
You call it Visual AI; I call it AI-powered vision systems. Which I find interesting since industrial vision systems have had embedded AI ever since I played with them in the mid-90s. Technology does advance, and AI means something different today. Plus, it, like partnerships, are all the rage right now. This news reveals a partnership between Fuji America and Cybord to provide vision inspection systems at a new level for surface-mount technology printed circuit board manufacturing.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Fabricating & Metal Work
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Cobots paired with other types of automation like KUKAs autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), relieve skilled workers of repetitive tasks, freeing them up for more rewarding and complex work matched to their qualifications. Manufacturers often look at collaborative robots, or cobots, as an ideal way to enhance production efficiency, with human workers and automation working closely together.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Image: Entegra How CQ Building Supplies Achieved a 275 per cent Productivity Boost. A regional Queensland manufacturer is proving that strategic infrastructure investment and automation can level the playing fieldeven against national competitors. By combining robotic manufacturing technology with a purpose-built Entegra clear span facility , CQ Building Supplies has increased its daily output by 275 per cent , reshaped its labour requirements, and future-proofed its operations.
Design World
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The low cost and versatility of robotic arms have made Robot Transfer Units a staple in the manufacturing industry. These units are widely used in repetitive assembly tasks like drilling, fastening, welding, composite layup, routing, painting, and trimming. The appeal lies in their high flexibility and efficiency. However, robotic arms are typically mounted in fixed… The post Custom Engineered Robot Transfer Units appeared first on Design World.
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